Mamata hikes docs’ pay

Seeks strict punishment for RG Kar culprit

PTI

Kolkata, Updated At : 06:08 AM Feb 25, 2025 IST

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a salary hike for government doctors in the range of Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000.

Banerjee, who is also the Health Minister of the state, announced a fund of Rs 2 crore for each medical college in the state for their cultural and sporting activities.

The CM also demanded strict punishment for the culprit in the rape and murder of an on-duty medic inside RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August last year.

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